Boiled Tongue with Sauce (French)

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Boiled Tongue with Sauce, or 'Langue de Boeuf Sauce Verte' in French, is a classic bistro dish featuring a slow-simmered beef or veal tongue, traditionally served with a vibrant green herb sauce. The tongue is meticulously cooked until tender, then peeled and sliced, often accompanied by a sauce made from parsley, capers, and sometimes hard-boiled eggs. It's a staple of French charcuterie and home cooking, particularly in regions like Alsace.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, low-carb option, with the tongue providing a rich source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving of about 150g of cooked tongue with sauce contains roughly 300-400 calories, with most of the energy coming from protein and a moderate amount of healthy fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5.0 mg
Vitamin B12	8.0 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6.0 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Selenium	35 mcg

Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, using offal like tongue reflects a 'nose-to-tail' eating philosophy deeply rooted in French culinary tradition, minimizing waste. Nutritionally, beef tongue is surprisingly lean and nutrient-dense compared to many other cuts, offering a unique texture and flavor profile when properly prepared.